Top Four Marathons Portland Marathon
The marathon welcomes 8，000 people every fall.It's a great event for first-timers because everyone is cheered on with enthusiasm no matter how long it takes to cross the finish line.The time limit for the full marathon is now at a pace of minutes per mile，or 6 hours and 33 minutes，but in the past it had an open time limit.They promise you'll.jye.ai receive your medal if you fall behind the pace，but you have to finish using the sidewalks.
TCS New York City Marathon
As the world's biggest marathon，the TCS New York City Marathon attracts over 50，000 people to the Big Apple each November.The time limit is generous eight and a half hours，but participants must move to the sidewalk if they drop below 15-minute mile.The famous course snakes through five boroughs（政區(qū)）of the city and crosses five bridges to end in Central Park.
Honolulo Marathon
The marathon attracts over 30，000 participants each December.The race starts on Ala Moana Boulevard in downtown Honolulu and snakes its way along the breathtaking Hawaiian coastline to the finish line in Kapiolani Park.The start time is at 5：00 am with finish line services officially open until 2：00 pm.However，the organizers allow everyone to finish and have waiters on hand until 4：00 pm.
Boston Marathon
The marathon is held in May every year.For this event running isn't allowed as the city streets aren't closed off.Participants must instead make their way along sidewalks under the guidance of event organizers and city police.The event attracts over 8，000 people who can choose anything from three-mile walk to the full 26.2-mile Boston Marathon route.
（1）Where is a new marathon runner most likely to receive enthusiastic cheers？ AA
A．In Portland.
B．In New York.
C．In Honolulu.
D．In Boston.
（2）What can we know about TCS New York City Marathon？ DD
A．It forbids using the sidewalk
B．It has an open time limit.
C．It starts and ends in a park.
D．It is extremely popular.
（3）Which marathon is held the earliest in a year？ CC
A．Portland Marathon.
B．TCS New York City Marathon.
C．Boston Marathon.
D．Honolulu Marathon.
【答案】A；D；C
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